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Things to see in Câinenii Mici (Romania): 15 places and when to go
Câinenii Mici is a town in Romania, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (12), Nature (9), Hiking (5). The best known are Negoiu Peak, Șerbotă and Lespezi. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Romania · 45.5781, 24.3849
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- CLJ Cluj-Napoca, 145 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Negoiu Peak, at 2,535 m.
What to see in Câinenii Mici
The places in and around Câinenii Mici, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Negoiu PeakNature · Mountains14 km
- ȘerbotăNature · Mountains12 km
- LespeziMountain in Romania14 km
- Ciortea VestSummit7.6 km
- Broken Tower in Boița, SibiuHeritage site in Sibiu County, Romania9.8 km
- Chica FedelesuluiSummit1000 m
- Chica LaculuiSummit2.1 km
- CotilorSummit2.4 km
- Piciorul BouluiProtected area2 m
- Zanoaga CainenilorSummit2.9 km
- Cabana NegoiuMountains · Hiking12 km
- Refugiul CălțunMountains · Hiking15 km
- Refugiul Portița AvriguluiHiking7.1 km
- Refugiul Scara II (2023)Mountains · Hiking10 km
- SuruMountains · Hiking3.2 km
When to go to Câinenii Mici
The best time to visit Câinenii Mici is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:53
- FebPossible10:08
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:18
- MayBest time14:42
- JunBest time15:29
- JulBest time15:10
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. In July, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Câinenii Mici
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ, Cluj-Napoca), 145 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sibiu20 places31 km
- Voineasa11 places44 km
- Râmnicu Vâlcea17 places52 km
- Romanii de Jos11 places54 km
- Cheia12 places55 km
- Valea Viilor6 places57 km
And all of Romania, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Câinenii Mici?
The best known: Negoiu Peak, Șerbotă, Lespezi, Ciortea Vest, Broken Tower in Boița, Sibiu. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Câinenii Mici?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Câinenii Mici?
The nearest main airport is Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 145 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Câinenii Mici as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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